Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 172
Fig. 572: Oil Pan Cleaning & Inspection Areas
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2. Clean the oil pan and oil pan baffle in cleaning solvent.
3. Dry the oil pan and oil pan baffle with compressed air.
4. Inspect the oil pan for the following:
Gouges or damage to the oil pan sealing surfaces (1)
Damage to the threaded holes (2)
CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Damaged oil pan drain hole threads (3)
Damage to the oil pan baffle
Damage to the exterior of the oil pan
A damaged oil pan may interfere with the proper position of the oil pump screen, or
may not distribute oil properly in the oil pan sump area.
Fig. 573: View Of Oil Pan Baffle Bolts & Baffle
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5. Install the oil pan baffle and the bolts.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Tighten: Tighten the oil pan baffle bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
INTAKE MANIFOLD DISASSEMBLE
Fig. 574: View Of Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
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1. Remove the nuts, the studs, and the accelerator control cable bracket.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
